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UNCF New Orleans

“A mind is a terrible thing to waste, but a wonderful thing to invest in.”® Why not invest your time or money in better futures for young people in Louisiana, Arkansas and around the country?

UNCF New Orleans is here to help you send a student to college and turn his or her life around.



READ OUR REPORT:
HBCUs Matter and Boost Our Economy

Transforming Futures: The Economic Engine of HBCUs in Louisiana. $1.1B total economic impact, 9,486 jobs, $10.1B in lifetime earnings for graduates.


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Gayle and Tom Benson Charitable Foundation Announces $1 Million Contribution to UNCF


Your Contributions Count

Students shared their stories at the 2019 Annual Mayor’s Masked Ball.


Did You Know?

UNCF New Orleans has three UNCF-member institutions in its service area:



“A Mind Is…”® Annual Giving Society 


UNCF New Orleans Staff